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While antidepressants do not cure illness they can help to combat the symptoms. Antidepressants can help to correct a chemical imbalance in your brain/body so that you might function more normally.
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∙ 10y agoAntidepressants do work, however they often take 4-6 weeks for the patient to feel their full effect. Therapists generally recommend taking antidepressants and continuing with the therapy.
Everyone's different though. There are several antidepressants and one type that works for someone, might not work for someone else.
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∙ 13y agoEach antidepressant (of the more than 20 different ones) is approximately 60% effective, in terms of producing at least a partial response, and about 35% effective at inducing a nearly complete remission of symptoms (as compared to placebo response of about 30-35%). They do differ, sometimes significantly, in terms of side effect profiles.
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Do antidepressants work if also taking methadone?
yes
Are all antidepressants like Xanax?
Xanax is not an antidepressants; antidepressants are not like Xanax.
What are types of heterocyclic antidepressants?
heterocyclic antidepressants (HCAs), such as amitriptyline (Elavil)
How helpful are antidepressants?
This all depends on what antidepressant is being used and the individual. Some antidepressants might work for one individual perfectly fine, but not so well for another. So everyone has their own perception of antidepressants being helpful or not. From a medical stand point they are a great tool to treat depression it just might take time to find the right one. Also, combining antidepressants with therapy can make them more helpful.
Why schouldnt a person take thyroxine with antidepressants?
thyroxine schouldnt be taken with antidepressants
Why do antidepressants give headaches?
Antidepressants affect brain chemistry and the balance of neurotransmitters which can cause headaches. If your headaches continue, maybe you should switch antidepressants.
Can you over dose on antidepressants?
One can overdose on any medication, including antidepressants.
Does Percocet cancel out antidepressants?
No percocet doesn't cancel out antidepressant's been on antidepressants for the past 2 years and Ive done percocet with them and they both seemed to work fine and do their own jobs fine if not even a little better I might add...Hope that helps :)
Can antidepressants go bad?
No.
Are antidepressants hallucinogens?
Nope.
What is flexerill?
tricyclic antidepressants
What helps depression?
Antidepressants.
